Replaying this game for the first time since 2020/21 and I grew to appreciate things more but also find more flaws than I did originally. Character writing is still a highlight here as the main cast is very likeable besides 1 character, although it does have weak villains. I found the pacing to be worse than Symphonia when I first played it and playing them back to back again I still noticed it. Gameplay is fun but doesn't get that fast paced but still enjoyable. I can see why people call this the best Tales game but it just isn't the best for me. Still a great game nonetheless!